Rowena Cory Daniells facts for kids

Rowena Cory Daniells (born 1958) is an Australian writer. She writes exciting stories for children. She also writes amazing science fiction and fantasy novels for older readers.

About Rowena Cory Daniells

Rowena Cory Daniells is a talented author. She uses different versions of her name for her books. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her family.

Rowena has written many books. She has created 26 children's books! She also writes novels and other stories for adults. Her books have been translated into several languages. People in France, Germany, Italy, and Korea can read her work.

She also helps other writers. In 1996, she started Vision Writers with Marianne de Pierres. She has also been part of groups that give awards for books. She helps with the Queensland Writers Centre and the Brisbane Writers Festival.

Awards and Recognition

Rowena has won important awards for her writing. She won the Aurealis Award for best fantasy short story. This was for her story called The Giant’s Lady. It was published in a book called ‘Legends 2’.

In 2016, she received the Peter McNamara Achievement Award. This award honors people who have done a lot for science fiction and fantasy writing.